Quiz on Hemopoiesis and Stem Cells

What does the term 'Hemo' refer to in Hemopoiesis?

• Cell

• Making

• Blood

• Tissue

What is the primary site of hematopoiesis during the first few weeks of gestation?

• Fetal liver

• Yolk sac

• Spleen

• Bone marrow

What are the stem cells observed in the AGM region called?

• Hematopoietic stem cells

• Haemangioblasts

• Pluripotent stem cells

• Endothelial cells

At what stage does bone marrow become the main site of hematopoiesis?

• 6-7 weeks of fetal life

• 5-9 months of fetal life

• 6-7 months of fetal life

• 2-3 months of fetal life

Which of the following is NOT a site of hematopoiesis in adults?

• Sternum

• Pelvis

• Skull

• Yolk sac

What type of stem cells are capable of developing into many different types of cells?

• Embryonic stem cells

• Adult stem cells

• All of the above

• Hematopoietic stem cells

What is the role of stem cells in the body?

• To produce hormones

• To act as a repair system

• To transport oxygen

• To digest food

Which organ is primarily responsible for hematopoiesis after birth?

• Liver

• Yolk sac

• Spleen

• Bone marrow

What happens to active (red) marrow in adults?

• It increases

• It is replaced by inactive (fatty) tissue

• It disappears completely

• It becomes more active

What is the main function of hematopoietic stem cells?

• To provide energy

• To repair tissues

• To differentiate into blood cells

• To produce hormones